ornate

Definition

  • adjective: covered with decorations
  • adjective: marked by elaborate rhetoric or florid style
  • synonyms: adorn, adorned, arabesque

Examples

  • She doesn't like 'ornate' jewelry.

  • an 'ornate' writing style

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You know, this cigarette box has seen better days. I picked that up in Shanghai, which has also seen better days. It's cracked and you never use it. It's too ornate. I'm sending up a plain, flat, silver one with your initials. That's no way to spend your hard-earned money. I wanted to. (..)
    1954 Rear Window